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• Regularly analyse, code and validate
  revenue from URA collecting departments and post to the accounting system
  to account for revenue received.
• Post remittances and transfers from
  commercial banks to the accounting system to account for revenue according
  to the MOU with URA and the banks.
• Inspect URA stations around the country
  and deliver stocks, monitor performance of Finance roles to ascertain
  adherence to standards.

• Regularly verify revenue
  notifications received from Commercial Banks and URA stations for accuracy
  of accounting data.
• Conduct a reconciliation of revenue
  collection by URA collecting stations and transfers between bank branches
  and Head Office to certify reliability of financial records.
• Follow up raised queries with banks
  to improve the accuracy of information in the accounting system.
• Sensitize stakeholders to improve the
  understanding of URA accounting procedures.

• Receive and verify payment documents
  (supplier invoices and staff claims) for processing suppliers claims into
  the system to support accurate preparation of financial reports.
• Code expenses of staff and suppliers in line
  with the accounting manual.
• Capture and batch claims to process payments
  to URA staff and suppliers to report on expenditure.
• Respond to queries and enquiries addressed to
  the section from internal and external stake holders
• Reconcile individual ledgers with general
  ledger balances to for timely reporting.

• Prepare and consolidate proposals
  into the budget framework paper, URA business plan and procurement plan
  for budget preparation.
• Keenly monitor and report on
  implementation of the budget to the supervisor for remedial actions.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate the
  performance of the budget against division work plans for reporting.
• Implement strategies designed to
  improve the quality and reliability of budget data for improved decision
  making

• Receive and verify approved tax refund claims
  and process applicable payments.
• Process refund payments to claimants in order
  to support client satisfaction.
• Reconcile payments against refund claims to
  generate a report.

• Receive and verify items from suppliers to
  confirm that goods delivered correspond to attached specifications.
• Regularly monitor the usage of stock and
  issue requested items to various stakeholders to facilitate business
  continuity.
• Maintain an updated record of receipts and
  issues and generate periodical reports to indicate the status of
  inventory.
• Carry out stock taking and reconciliation to
  establish actual stock balance and monitor re-order levels.
• Prepare assets for engraving for ease of
  accountability.

• Post and update imprest accountabilities to
  enable effective reporting into the financial reports
• Process replenishment of imprest for all
  stations to facilitate office operations and business continuity
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of station
  imprest to align cash advances against actual expenditures to enable accurate
  financial reporting.
• Provide response to audit queries and staff
  inquiries on imprest management to enhance clarity and accuracy

• Process and issue payments due to staff to
  facilitate business continuity.
• Verify invoices and process payments to
  service providers / suppliers to improve efficiency of the organisation.
• Prepare receipts and accountability reports
  for funds and payments processed so as to enhance accountability.

• Apportion and Monitor the insurance advance
  and workman’s compensation control accounts to enable accuracy in
  Financial Reporting.
• Maintain and reconcile office accommodations
  and property rates control account to enable accuracy in financial
  reporting, accuracy in financial reporting.
• Maintain and reconcile supplier payments
  withholding tax deductions to comply with regulatory requirements.

• Capture, post and track transactions on to
  the URA operational and donor accounts for proper accountability
• Prepare periodical bank reconciliation
  statements to ensure transactions in the cash book tally with the records
  in the bank.
• Reconcile staff advance accounts for payments
  under specified amounts to ensure money expended is properly accounted
  for.

• The applicants for the URA Officer – Finance
  job opportunities should hold an Honors’ degree in Finance or Accounting
  from a recognized university.
• Full Professional Qualification in Accounting
  (ACCA or CPA (U) is desirable
• Two years’ work experience in accounting and
  finance role from a reputable and busy organisation.
• Previous experience in liaising with
  financial institutions at corporate level.
• Computer literacy i.e. experience in the use
  of accounting software.
• Knowledge of Public Finance and
  Accountability Act 2015
• Fair knowledge of Tax Laws of Uganda and the
  region
• Excellent analytical skills.
• High proficiency in the use of computer
  applications especially accounting packages and MS Office is required
• Excellent report writing skills
• Good team player
• Good negotiation skills

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